Finance
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How to save a friend from a money mistake - and stay on speaking termsMay 07, 2017 7:15 am - Spend less than you earn. Take advantage of your employer 401(k) match. Save a few months' worth of expenses for emergencies. If you're all about financial wellness, you...
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Passionate about paying off your debt? Consider movingMay 07, 2017 7:14 am - Ken Ilgunas paid off $32,000 in student loans two and a half years after graduation - starting with a $9-an-hour job. With zero job offers in his chosen field of journal...
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Are used car apps turning out to be lemons for investors?
May 07, 2017 7:10 am - In the last few years, venture capitalists got really excited about used cars. They thought selling cars online or through mobile apps could upend the pre-owned auto mar...
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5 things 20-somethings should know about saving for retirement
May 07, 2017 7:00 am - Welcome to the real world, college graduates. Saving for retirement is probably near the bottom of your financial to-do list, after paying the rent, making student loan ...
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Discover recognized as a CIO 100 Award winnerMay 04, 2017 1:00 am - RIVERWOODS - Discover Financial Services has been selected as a recipient of the 2017 CIO 100 award. The 30th annual award program recognizes organizations that exemplif...
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1871 CEO urges DuPage businesses to keep up with the speed of technologyMay 03, 2017 1:00 am - With the emergence of drone delivery, cashier-less retail checkout and robotic employees, business owners are feeling the pressure to keep up with technology. Speed mean...
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Buying a car? Here's how to haggle and get the best price
Apr 30, 2017 7:25 am - Americans hate to haggle. Maybe that's because, unlike in other cultures, we don't do it very often, so we haven't gotten very good at it. I'm here to tell you that it's...
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How to decipher financial aid offers from colleges
Apr 30, 2017 7:20 am - It's closing in on the end of April, and that means for this year's high school seniors planning to attend college next fall it is time to make their final decision by t...
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How losing the breadwinner role affects a man's political views
Apr 30, 2017 7:12 am - There's something about money and men. Researchers have long shown a link between men's identities and their income: Men tend to work more hours if faced with the threat...
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Tips, strategies for owners to survive tax seasonApr 27, 2017 1:00 am - A new year brings a new tax season. With April 18th still in the rearview mirror, many small business owners are breathing a sigh of relief after having completed filing...